linguistmama Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Treatment options? Google tells me apple cider vinegar at home or have them frozen off at the dermatologist's. I'm not sure if it will be worth it to go to the dermatologist if they aren't bothersome enough to have frozen off and the dermatologist doesn't have any other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) I have two friends that swear by apple cider vinegar for treating molluscum. Vinegar is cheap, it wouldn't hurt trying. Edited August 7, 2017 by Rach 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatia. Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I have a recurring spot that I've had frozen off at the dermatologist several times now. I won't make a special appointment for it, but will have them take care of it if I'm in for another reason. Otherwise, I've had luck with the Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away Wart Remover. It sometimes takes a couple applications (I hold it on until it stings), then after a couple days it scabs up and falls off. It always returns, but that's true whether I treat it at home or have the dermo do it. https://www.drscholls.com/products/wart-removers/freeze-away-wart-remover/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I had one on my nose that bothered me because it would turn red and flaky on occasion (then heal up). It was flat, but raised. Doctor froze it off in two treatments, then gave me a skin bleaching cream for the spot that remained. It's been totally gone for several years now, and I'm glad I don't have it anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I've had a lot of these--the raised ones are the most bothersome as I tend to scratch at them. Once we determined that insurance will pay for removal, I had several frozen off at my annual appointment at the dermatologist's office last year. Small raised ones came off easily. Larger ones on my back took longer to fall off and did not come off completely with 1 treatment, but enough came off that they're not raised anymore and thus aren't a scratching hazard. I did not go in for more treatments, and with my new insurance I might have to pay up to my deductible, so I may opt not too. Freezing did make them sore and tender for several days. The spots where they were removed are white now and kind of noticeable when I'm tan (dr. told me this would be the case). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Over the last few years I have started to get these on my torso and legs. The dermatologist says that it's hereditary and since my 74yo dad has hundreds of them, that's probably my fate as well. Oh, and they'll get darker over time. Awesome. Should be super attractive. I've pretty much decided that I'm only going to treat any that appear on my face or lower arms. Conveniently, DH has something like 20/400 vision without his glasses, and I always wear full body swimwear at the beach or pool anyway. Edited August 7, 2017 by JennyD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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